Carol Schwartze nee Edwards, 62, of Holts Summit, MO passed away Thursday, April 19, 2012 in Jefferson City.

Mrs. Schwartze, daughter of the late Frank Edwards and wife Christine nee Gentry was born May 13, 1949 in Caruthersville, MO.

On September 25, 1999 she was united in marriage to John Schwartze in Jefferson City.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Christine Edwards.

Mrs. Schwartze is survived by her husband, John Schwartze of Holts Summit, MO.; her son, Tony Ruck of Perryville; her daughter, Tina Ruck of Perryville; two stepsons, Doug Schwartze and wife Anne of Chamois and Nathan Schwartze and wife Teddi of Jefferson City; four brothers, Franklin Edwards and wife Carol of Lonedell, Eddie Edwards of Park Hills, Delbert Edwards and wife Dana of Morrison and Ralph Edwards and wife Carol of Wentzville; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends.